Family

In our travels, we rarely meet others traveling with their kids, especially in backpacker havens like Cusco. To some it might seem odd to take a vacation with your children, since a vacation is often seen as a break from the kids. And there are definitely times when that break is welcome. But there are also good reasons to take your children with you on...

This week, my mom sent us a Spring/Easter package which contained some cards, candy, books, stickers, and more. We’ve been enjoying all that was inside the package, but we’ve had an unusual amount of fun with the cardboard box it came in. When you don’t have a lot of toys laying around, and you’re stuck at home because you don’t have a car yet (more...

My mornings recently have been a lot busier than usual, because I’m preparing to launch a new design for my main business, Music Teacher’s Helper. I’m really excited about it because it will make the program look much more updated and clean. We’ve also simplified the interface so it should be much easier to use, especially for those just signing up. I think our customers...

Tonight, Marie gave the family prayer, and in that sweet voice of hers, expressed her concern for Santa's welfare. I wish we would have recorded it. But I've tried to reconstruct it from memory, below. It went something like this. Dear Heavenly Father, We're thankful for this good day. Please help us have the Spirit to be with us. Please bless Santa to be safe when he comes to give us presents. Help him be safe when he [...]

We at the Pearce household definitely prefer warm weather. Temperatures here in Salt Lake City lately have been between 20-40 degrees Fahrenheit. Emily does everything she can to get out of wearing a coat, even in below freezing temperatures. Our skin gets dry and cracked, and in this season it seems that sicknesses abound. Still, it’s possible to have fun in the winter, and we...

I’ve had a few people ask about how things are going with our decision to stay home, rather than take our road trip. I have to say, they are going quite well! I have been working a lot more the past week or so on my business, because it’s the busy season right now for music teachers. Teachers everywhere are thinking about scheduling and getting...

For the last several weeks, we have been thinking about taking a 2-3 week road trip across Idaho, Oregon, down the California coast, and back through Nevada. We wanted to get up where it’s a little cooler during the hot Utah August, give our new car some exercise, and spend time together seeing some new places. I was especially excited to see the California Redwoods....

Here are some of the funny things my three-year old daughter Marie has said lately. (At dinner time) Marie: Ewww. This food looks yucky! Daddy: Let’s not say it’s yucky. Mommy made it, and we should be thankful. Marie, will you say the prayer? Marie: Heavenly Father, we’re thankful for this yucky food… Ears Emily (about the 5th time): “Can I have a purple one?”...

Jen took a few pictures recently of a humorous, yet still somewhat typical scene in our home – every one of us on our own computer. Yes, I’m a nerd, and I’m sure my children will become nerds also (“cool nerds”, of course). :) Even my wife is more nerdy now that we’ve been married almost seven years! Long live computer nerds! Hey, at least...

Note: This post was written when we were still participating members in the LDS (Mormon) church. Please forgive any preachy-ness and understand that we no longer hold these views. Read Why I left the Mormon Church. For Family Home Evening on Monday, Jennifer did the lesson on Temples, why they’re important, and how we can be worthy to enter them. She also came up with...

Who Are We?

The Pearce Family

We're a family of five who travel and run events and retreats to deepen our connections, expand our minds, and follow our hearts. If you're interested in family travel, worldschooling, entrepreneurship, or life fulfillment, we hope you find inspiration and helpful tips here. Read more about us.

The Family Adventure Summit is a community event for intentional families to connect in person around the topics of long-term travel, location independence, remote income, alternative education, community, life fulfillment, and more. With workshops, discussions, performances, and fun games and activities for kids and adults, it's the best place to make friends on the road and be supported in your journey.

The Family Adventure Academy is a 3-day intensive educational program for parents who want to take their family on a long-term travel adventure.

Whether you're dreaming about taking your family on the road, or you're an experienced digital nomad, entrepreneur, or homeschooler looking for support, you'll get what you need at Family Adventure Academy.